Thread: Help for a Newbe - Dovo Inox French Point

I got my first straight razor from my wife xmas. I love it. It's a replaceable blade. So I went online and bid on another replaceable. But instead I received a Dovo Stainless Steel Inox, French Point 3/8. Has anyone used this razor? Is it worth the price I paid, $35?

If it's not damaged and it is properly maintained...it will last you a long time. What it's worth is really a subjective thing. Is it a new razor? I'm going to guess it isn't. The cheapest new dovo razor I've seen was $65, but that wasn't a 3/8.

Pictures would be helpful to determine any potential damage. The problem with a 3/8 razor is that there isn't a lot of room to work on it if it is damaged.

If you bid on and won a shavette (replaceable blade) that's what you should have received. You could always return it. No return policies don't hold up when you receive the wrong item.

What I don't understand...why did you buy another shavette instead of just more blades? A back up?

The 3/8 is brand new. Never opened. The other replaceable isn't a shavette, but I really like the replaceable the Mrs. bought me so I thought I'd try another. I guess I'll have to learn to strop now.

Moderator notice: Sorry Fraser, your asking for a valuation of an item in the open forum and SRP does not allow that. Best to check completed auctions on ebay if you want a value. There are many things that go into the value of items and SRP chooses to stay out of that ring.

That little 3/8 is pretty tough to hone and not the easiest to shave with. I have found it to be more a barber tool than anything.

Have fun.

Yes these little ones like the 3/8s and 2/8s were intended more as trim pieces than anything else. That's why they usually go for lower prices as they have limited use.

I have a 2/8s mercur and there is no way I could shave with that. It's so small it's hard to hold and maneuver. It can easily get away from you and don't ask about trying to strop it correctly.

The 3/8 and 4/8 Dovo French Point Inox are my two favorite razors. I don't have any trouble sharpening or stropping them. These are wedge razors not full hollow ground and are my preference. I have been shaving almost exclusively with straight razors for about 15 years and have tried nearly everything. We all have different beards and what works for one doesn't always work for the other. Try it you may find it's just what you needs.